I searched what I felt might be similar to my question, but nothing really similar came up. So here I am!
Now, as great as ICS is, I really don't feel like waiting for Big Red to push out the update (whenever they do). I'll try not to meander. My question is a bit specific and I'd love to get a personalized response instead of searching for a while. Like the TT says...what is the safest, stablest, relatively easiest way to get Jelly Bean on my phone? It would also be nice if it's a pure root/rom/whatever it's called If there are changes, hopefully they're minor. It would also be sweet if the root is recent.
Help would be much appreciated. I plan on coming back and not just making this a one time post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
dont use anything else. just this.
Zepius said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
dont use anything else. just this.
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Thank you. I'll get to reading.
Zepius said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
dont use anything else. just this.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Why not this? My GN hasn't arrived yet, but this was CRAZY easy to use on my Nexus 7 and worked flawlessly. Does it not work on Galaxy Nexus? It says it works on every Nexus device.
Landara said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Why not this? My GN hasn't arrived yet, but this was CRAZY easy to use on my Nexus 7 and worked flawlessly. Does it not work on Galaxy Nexus? It says it works on every Nexus device.
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because i read this forum and see so many threads with the title "HELP MY PHONE IS BRICKED!"
with the body of it saying "i used such and such toolkit and i have no idea what happened"
by doing it the manual way, you know what it did and what is going on.
Gotcha Maybe I will just do it the manual way then.
Landara said:
Gotcha Maybe I will just do it the manual way then.
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+1 manual flash. It might be a little more complicated, but it has much las chance of bricking your precious phone
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The manual way link contains a link to SU 3.1.3. This version didn't work for me when I was upgrading to JB, I founda SuperUser v 3.2 that works.
michaelmotes said:
The manual way link contains a link to SU 3.1.3. This version didn't work for me when I was upgrading to JB, I founda SuperUser v 3.2 that works.
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Thanks for the tip!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30009634&postcount=1
these type of questions are why i do not support/nor endorse toolkits.
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Alright i know im probably about to get flamed for this but i'm kind of a newb. I've had my nexus for quite some time and love the device. love it to the point where i didnt see an overwhelming need to flash/root it. however, with the new JB update release id really like to install it to play around. Is there any tutorial i could be pointed to that would walk me through the steps? I search around through the Verizon Development section and couldnt find one. any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Alright i know im probably about to get flamed for this but i'm kind of a newb. I've had my nexus for quite some time and love the device. love it to the point where i didnt see an overwhelming need to flash/root it. however, with the new JB update release id really like to install it to play around. Is there any tutorial i could be pointed to that would walk me through the steps? I search around through the Verizon Development section and couldnt find one. any help would be greatly appreciated.
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http://rootzwiki.com/topic/28486-ro...e-link-for-stock-kernel-added-633pm-06282012/
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You are gonna have to unlock the bootloader which will totally WIPE YOUR DEVICE!! Make sure that you have everything backed up that you need/want before doing anything.
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You are gonna have to unlock the bootloader which will totally WIPE YOUR DEVICE!! Make sure that you have everything backed up that you need/want before doing anything.
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yea im trying to unlock it right now, cant seem to fish out the drivers to get my computer to recognize it though.... installed the drivers for XP straight from samsung to no avail
Damn your topic is miss leading .
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I thought the title is saying Stock 4.0.4 VZN is better than JB
sorry for the confusion... updated the title
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Damn your topic is miss leading .
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Damn right. I though it was yet another "that sucks, this is much better" kind of thread.
Download the Nexus toolkit 7.1 and use that. It's very easy and straightforward. What's your gmail? We can Gchat and I'll help you through it.
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Download the Nexus toolkit 7.1 and use that. It's very easy and straightforward. What's your gmail? We can Gchat and I'll help you through it.
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i would really appreciate it bro
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Take that out and just PM him your email, unless you want a lot of spam and phishing attempts
has anyone else had as much trouble as i am getting drivers for this thing? ive been looking for drivers for an hour and none will work. even the drivers from samsung wont allow me to recognize the device
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has anyone else had as much trouble as i am getting drivers for this thing? ive been looking for drivers for an hour and none will work. even the drivers from samsung wont allow me to recognize the device
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I've had success with wugfresh's gnex toolkit. It has a auto driver install tool and straight forward instructions on how to configure the drivers manually if it doesn't work:
http://www.wugfresh.com/dev/gnex-root-toolkit/
Hi,
I live in Canada and have my GN with Bell. I've been stuck on 4.0.1 since I got the phone; no updates were ever available.
Recently, I had to get my phone repaired and gave it in to the Samsung place here and when I got it back, it was updated to 4.1.1 (I attached a pic of the info)
I just wanted to ask you guys if all the info there looks good/correct. Also, not really sure how the tech managed to update it since nothing was ever available...
On another note, I was wondering if any of you could direct me to rooting methods (preferably on mac) / ways to change to yakju (also preferably on mac) on the version of the phone I have now... I searched and saw a bunch of different methods and whatnot, but I'm terrified to choose a potentially "wrong" one.
Thanks!
they must have updated it using Odin. is the IMEI the same or a different phone
I don't think I've ever seen that baseband before. I wonder if Samsung is actually close to releasing something for the Candian yakjuxx variant.
munchy_cool said:
they must have updated it using Odin. is the IMEI the same or a different phone
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Same IMEI. It was just a USB replacement.
jz687 said:
Hi,
I live in Canada and have my GN with Bell. I've been stuck on 4.0.1 since I got the phone; no updates were ever available.
Recently, I had to get my phone repaired and gave it in to the Samsung place here and when I got it back, it was updated to 4.1.1 (I attached a pic of the info)
I just wanted to ask you guys if all the info there looks good/correct. Also, not really sure how the tech managed to update it since nothing was ever available...
On another note, I was wondering if any of you could direct me to rooting methods (preferably on mac) / ways to change to yakju (also preferably on mac) on the version of the phone I have now... I searched and saw a bunch of different methods and whatnot, but I'm terrified to choose a potentially "wrong" one.
Thanks!
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Before you change to yakju, would you mind dumping your radio, bootloader and ROM please? You have a new radio, so I'm sure lots of folks would like to try it out. And I'm sure lots of Canadians would like to try out your ROM as well.
I can post instructions later tonight.
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Before you change to yakju, would you mind dumping your radio, bootloader and ROM please? You have a new radio, so I'm sure lots of folks would like to try it out. And I'm sure lots of Canadians would like to try out your ROM as well.
I can post instructions later tonight.
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I'd love to help anyone out any way I can!
...I just wish I understood half of what you wrote
Huge noob here!
(Also, if people want what I have, should I not be switching to yakju!?)
jz687 said:
I'd love to help anyone out any way I can!
...I just wish I understood half of what you wrote
Huge noob here!
(Also, if people want what I have, should I not be switching to yakju!?)
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Thanks! And no, do not change anything, as we need a dump of what you currently have.
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---------- Post added at 06:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:05 PM ----------
I'm in the car at the moment, but as soon as I get in front of a PC I'll guide you through it if you can wait.
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Thanks! And no, do not change anything, as we need a dump of what you currently have.
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Won't make any changes until I get you guys what you need. No worries.
Was just asking if I should never switch to yakju. Also, I wouldn't be able to anyway since the second part of my post was essentially asking how to even go about the process anyway, lol.
Awaiting "dumping" instructions...
jz687 said:
Won't make any changes until I get you guys what you need. No worries.
Was just asking if I should never switch to yakju. Also, I wouldn't be able to anyway since the second part of my post was essentially asking how to even go about the process anyway, lol.
Awaiting "dumping" instructions...
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While u wait for the instructions, make sure u have sdk up to date
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T.C.P said:
While u wait for the instructions, make sure u have sdk up to date
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Again, noob here! Like, huge noob... Definition of noob. Not even close to a semi-noob.
No idea what having an "sdk up to date" means.
jz687 said:
Won't make any changes until I get you guys what you need. No worries.
Was just asking if I should never switch to yakju. Also, I wouldn't be able to anyway since the second part of my post was essentially asking how to even go about the process anyway, lol.
Awaiting "dumping" instructions...
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In the meantime, have a look at the stickied "convert to yakju" thread - you'll be following that after your dump.
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efrant said:
In the meantime, have a look at the stickied "convert to yakju" thread - you'll be following that after your dump.
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Gotcha... Also, just saw you're in Montreal too... So tempted to just ask if I can bring you my phone, lol.
jz687 said:
Gotcha... Also, just saw you're in Montreal too... So tempted to just ask if I can bring you my phone, lol.
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Sure lol!
By the way, if you can follow the steps in the guide all the way to (and including) backing up your current build, you'll be half way there.
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efrant said:
Sure lol!
By the way, if you can follow the steps in the guide all the way to (and including) backing up your current build, you'll be half way there.
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I took one look at those instructions and was like: http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m88xalKy6D1r5bui8.gif
Don't joke, I'd totally bring you the phone (and pick your brain about my few GN issues)
jz687 said:
I took one look at those instructions and was like: http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m88xalKy6D1r5bui8.gif
Don't joke, I'd totally bring you the phone (and pick your brain about my few GN issues)
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I'll pm you a little later.
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Goes in for repair with a software outdated phone and no prior knowledge of baseband, root, sdk, etc , comes out with a new radio and build everybody wants.
What an unexpected turn of events.
Nexus S. (GSM i9020a)
Paranoid Epsilon 1.2(1.992 - 4.1.1)
Marmite Kernel (4.4.3 - Bedalus)
Smartassv2 (800/200)
Deep Idle (Off - Deadline)
BLX (98 - Inverted. Apps)
Black Exodus (Stock Voltage)
309041291a said:
Goes in for repair with a software outdated phone and no prior knowledge of baseband, root, sdk, etc , comes out with a new radio and build everybody wants.
What an unexpected turn of events.
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Lol I know. Ironic, eh?
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efrant said:
Lol I know. Ironic, eh?
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LOL, tell me about it... Super glad to help anyone out here in any way I can!
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LOL, tell me about it... Super glad to help anyone out here in any way I can!
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Pm sent.
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Thanks OP for letting us know and efrant for getting involved. Can't wait to checkout new radio!
For those who want a completely stock 4.2.2 experience,
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#mysid
cool. is there a way to root this and a superuser.apk for it?
killlabyte said:
cool. is there a way to root this and a superuser.apk for it?
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Facepalm.
killlabyte said:
cool. is there a way to root this and a superuser.apk for it?
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perhaps the same way it has been done since this phone came out..
Zepius said:
perhaps the same way it has been done since this phone came out..
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That just might be crazy enough to work.
WiredPirate said:
That just might be crazy enough to work.
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Crazy how? Like Garey Busey crazy? Or "holy ****, I'm crying spiders" crazy?
it's been a while since i did anything with my phone... am i missing something? how about an answer instead of a facepalm?
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it's been a while since i did anything with my phone... am i missing something? how about an answer instead of a facepalm?
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You're missing several "somethings". How did you find the answer last time?
maybe i meant to say is there an su.zip or superuser.apk for it...
it's up to you if you want to answer it or keep being anything but helpful. either way, i'll find my answer sooner or later. i know it's a little hard to believe but not everyone eats, sleeps and breathes android dude. the last thing i loaded on my phone was the 4.0.2 OTA update. it's definitely been a while so i really don't remember where i looked.
So I downloaded the factory image and used the flash-all.sh script as instructed by Google. I was running a custom-build 4.2.2 that had some issues, plus I wanted the new radios. Everything worked fine and dandy as expected, but just giving everyone a heads up: upon first boot, when I was setting up my WiFi and inputting my G-Mail credentials, I heard some low-faint music coming from my ear piece. Turning the volume up, I could tell that the phone had auto-dialed that Verizon "activate" number, I guess to refresh what it needed to refresh. It took all of 20-30 seconds and was finished before I was done with the setup. I was worried because I remember people saying not to do this with an LTE device, but it seems to be OK.
This is the first time I can remember or noticed the phone doing this upon returning to a stock state. Don't know if it's new behavior or what.
killlabyte said:
maybe i meant to say is there an su.zip or superuser.apk for it...
it's up to you if you want to answer it or keep being anything but helpful. either way, i'll find my answer sooner or later. i know it's a little hard to believe but not everyone eats, sleeps and breathes android dude. the last thing i loaded on my phone was the 4.0.2 OTA update. it's definitely been a while so i really don't remember where i looked.
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Google is your friend. No one is gonna be willing to give you a root tutorial in a general thread. There are dedicated threads just for that purpose.
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jreyno10 said:
Google is your friend. No one is gonna be willing to give you a root tutorial in a general thread. There are dedicated threads just for that purpose.
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i didn't ask for a tutorial did i? i believe i asked if there was a superuser for it yet. apparently everyone here is smart enough to type any answer but the correct one, so today when i have some free time i will be more than glad to use google so i can avoid this kind of stupidity.
R: Verizon Galaxy Nexus (toro) 4.2.2 Image Now Available
Try a previous image
I don't know beacuse there isn't a 4.2.2 image
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killlabyte said:
i didn't ask for a tutorial did i? i believe i asked if there was a superuser for it yet. apparently everyone here is smart enough to type any answer but the correct one, so today when i have some free time i will be more than glad to use google so i can avoid this kind of stupidity.
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Here you go. Everything you need to know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
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thanks.
So does anyone have proof that reset to factory and taking the ota can help with the battery issues since 4.2.2?
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What battery issues are you referring to? The battery life will be determined by your use. If you have abnormally bad battery life it could be an app with a wake lock or you could just have a bad battery.
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Un1c0de said:
What battery issues are you referring to? The battery life will be determined by your use. If you have abnormally bad battery life it could be an app with a wake lock or you could just have a bad battery.
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Mine just got stuck on USB charging had hard reset it but after that . its back to being a beast!
I never noticed it before but under battery in settings. Media server is using battery on WiFi and wireless. Not sure what it is and why its using battery.
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bubarub said:
I never noticed it before but under battery in settings. Media server is using battery on WiFi and wireless. Not sure what it is and why its using battery.
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it controls the sound and other media.
This might seem like an odd request. I searched google and xda with no luck so I apologize if this is covered somewhere already. A point in the right direction is appreciated.
I got my gnex used on ebay right before 4.2.2 got pushed. I got the update and everything is working well, except for a few hiccups. I would like to flash the stock 4.2.2 image without unlocking the boot loader, or rooting if possible, but I am certainly not opposed to it. What is the best way?
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ca.reaper said:
This might seem like an odd request. I searched google and xda with no luck so I apologize if this is covered somewhere already. A point in the right direction is appreciated.
I got my gnex used on ebay right before 4.2.2 got pushed. I got the update and everything is working well, except for a few hiccups. I would like to flash the stock 4.2.2 image without unlocking the boot loader, or rooting if possible, but I am certainly not opposed to it. What is the best way?
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by definition you cannot flash things without unlocking your bootloader. Unlocking will factory reset your phone, so be sure.
guess the sticky in the general section eluded you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
Zepius said:
guess the sticky in the general section eluded you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
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Thank you. As I said in my original post, I apologize if this was already covered. I had trouble finding it for one reason or another.
Mods please feel free to delete this thread if it is detrimental to the forum.
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Use the GNex toolkit. If the one in the stick doesn't yet for 4.2.2, make a donation to the developer and get a key to update it easily. Apply the update and you can do what you want.
almahix said:
Use the GNex toolkit. If the one in the stick doesn't yet for 4.2.2, make a donation to the developer and get a key to update it easily. Apply the update and you can do what you want.
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WTF? you have to donate to be able to do something that Google gives you freely?
There is a problem with this
ca.reaper said:
This might seem like an odd request. I searched google and xda with no luck so I apologize if this is covered somewhere already. A point in the right direction is appreciated.
I got my gnex used on ebay right before 4.2.2 got pushed. I got the update and everything is working well, except for a few hiccups. I would like to flash the stock 4.2.2 image without unlocking the boot loader, or rooting if possible, but I am certainly not opposed to it. What is the best way?
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Download Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.3 from http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ and follow the steps.
It is by far the easiest method to root/flash Nexus 4.
Param.
kalerparamvir said:
Download Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.3 from http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ and follow the steps.
It is by far the easiest method to root/flash Nexus 4.
Param.
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Great looking app. I know what I will be doing this weekend.
Cheers.
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Pirateghost said:
WTF? you have to donate to be able to do something that Google gives you freely?
There is a problem with this
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the price you pay for ignorance and laziness.
Pirateghost said:
WTF? you have to donate to be able to do something that Google gives you freely?
There is a problem with this
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You do not need to Donate to use the GNex toolkit, It just adds an auto update function. I don't consider the unlock/root/flash scripts to be lazy, just convenient. With a kid in the house and another on the way I don't have much time to sit at a computer and hack away at my phone. If I need something done and it can be done with a few clicks, that's great, as long as you understand whats being done and how it works. I haven't used adb much since I moved from my OG droid, but I do know how to use it.
kalerparamvir said:
Download Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.3 from http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/ and follow the steps.
It is by far the easiest method to root/flash Nexus 4.
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Used it this morning. Great app. I just unlocked and rooted for now. Thanks again.
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My Galaxy Nexus is stuck on android 4.1.1,Odin won't recognize it due to the fact that it's a Nexus device,as well as Odin.
OTA update won't work either,when ever i try to check it just says Up to date,i've also tried Deleting the Google framework thing,didn't work either.
Rooting isn't working as well,tried several root kits,including the Galaxy Nexus Tool Kit that i've found here,as well as Others.
Any help ?
General Information :
Board : Tuna
Device : Maguro
Product : yakjujp
GSM model
Dont use toolkits. Just do it manually garuanteed to work.
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mrgnex said:
Dont use toolkits. Just do it manually garuanteed to work.
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Link ?
preferably with a guide because i'm not really used to mod android devices,i usually just make other people do this sort of things for me
Shakshireno said:
Link ?
preferably with a guide because i'm not really used to mod android devices,i usually just make other people do this sort of things for me
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
Enjoy!
It is a LOT easier than you may think. Just take your time and read carefully a couple times and let it sink in, it should all start to make sense fairly quickly
ashclepdia said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
Enjoy!
It is a LOT easier than you may think. Just take your time and read carefully a couple times and let it sink in, it should all start to make sense fairly quickly
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Thanks alot!
it did really turn out alot easier than i first thought it would be.
Shakshireno said:
Thanks alot!
it did really turn out alot easier than i first thought it would be.
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No problem!
Yea the galaxy nexus is such an easy device to mod. Love this thing for that reason
ashclepdia said:
No problem!
Yea the galaxy nexus is such an easy device to mod. Love this thing for that reason
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Every nexus is. Thats why I love them. You just cant brick them and they are beast in developing.
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